15 Basic Crochet Symbols for Beginners: Easy Stitches

If you’re here, then that means you’ve come across crochet patterns that have these odd symbols in them. These are crochet chart symbols and they are often used to add to or replace stitch abbreviations.

New crocheters might feel confused at the sight these bizarre collection of symbols. So today, we’re going to take a look at the basic symbols and what they mean!

Why Learn How to Read Crochet Chart Symbols?

Crochet symbols are sometimes used in lieu of words or abbreviations in crochet patterns. Learning what each of these symbols mean will give open up a world of fun new patterns to try out.

It can also make writing your own patterns so much easier and quicker! You no longer have to use the full names of each stitch or bother with typing the abbreviations. You can just scribble the symbol with your pencil and you’re good to go.

The image above is just a simple example of a crochet pattern that uses symbols instead of the usual abbreviations. But it’s not exactly a “real” pattern. A better look would be this Easy Crochet Snowflakes Pattern by Turquoise with Vanilla.

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15 Basic Crochet Symbols for Beginners: Easy Stitches

Below is a simplified chart of the basic beginner crochet stitches and their meanings. Of course, you will encounter more symbols as you go along. But these are the basic crochet chart symbols that you will most likely use at the beginning of your learning journey.

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